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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 236.24 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 236.24 and 154.66 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 236.24 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/236.24 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 236.24 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 36,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,536.88/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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